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BOILING WATER REACTOR

\bˈɔ͡ɪlɪŋ wˈɔːtə ɹɪˈaktə], \bˈɔ‍ɪlɪŋ wˈɔːtə ɹɪˈaktə], \b_ˈɔɪ_l_ɪ_ŋ w_ˈɔː_t_ə ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_t_ə]\

Definitions of BOILING WATER REACTOR

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a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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